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Early Childhood Education Teacher A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ECE 300
Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
3
Maj
ECE 312
Child Development
3
VB
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
ENGWR 300 ** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA
GE
Humanities
3
I

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ECE 320 +
Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
4
Maj
ECE 326 +
Making Learning Visible Through Observation and Documentation
3
Maj
ECE 314
The Child, the Family and the Community
3
GE
MATH 310 + / 300 *
Mathematical Discovery
3
IIB
GE
American Institutions
3
VA

+ Prerequisite for ECE 320, ECE 326: ECE 300 and 312 with grades of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for MATH 310: MATH 110 and either MATH 109 or MATH 120 with grades of "C" or better or placement through the assessment process


*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ECE 321 +
Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
4
Maj
ECE 430
Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
3
VI
ME
ECE 322 / 400 +
Major Elective
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
IV
GE
Physical Education
3
IIIA

+ Prerequisite for ECE 321: ECE 300, 312, 314, and 320 with grades of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for ECE 400: ECE 312 with a grade of "C" or better

Semester 4

13 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ECE 342
Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education
3
Maj
ECE 343
Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood
3
Maj
ECE 360
Art and Music in Early Childhood
3
Maj
ECE 419
Healthy Young Children in Group Care
1
Elec
*Elective
3

*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Published December 05, 2023

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